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Myxi vaccs - how often???

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lucyj

Mama Doe
H & H had there 1st myxi vaccs a few months ago, and Im sure the vet said to go back in a year. Since then tho Ive read it should be done every 6 months. WHich is true? What does everyone else do?
 
Depends on your area. If the vet said come back in a year, I guess myxo isnt overly common, which means your in a low risk area. Therefore to be done yearly :wink: X
 
I have mine done every 6 months, but we live in a rural farming area, so there is quite a high risk here. I think a year's fine if you're low risk. Your vet should advise you.
 
i say every 6 months, its worth it in the long run. regardless of what some vets say its better to be safe than sorry :D
 
Jai said:
i say every 6 months, its worth it in the long run. regardless of what some vets say its better to be safe than sorry :D
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6 monthly in a low risk area is not necessary In my unqualified opinion and is maybe an over-exertion on Buns immune system. A good immune response is needed for any vaccination to be effective.
Just as important as vaccination is vector control ie flea treatment of ALL your domestic pets and discouraging visits from local moggies. Fly netting over the hutch/run in Summer too
Giving the Vaccine in May each year will give maximum protection during the high risk months.

Janex
 
Mine get theirs once a year at the end of April. The vet said this is all they need, this is a low risk area but he did say if ther was an outbreak here he would send for people to go back and have it done in 6 months
 
Id class myself as a low risk area,but one of my rabbits still caught myxi so mine are done every 6 months
 
I have mine done yearly. Mine are due later this month so i may have them done again in May so it's more effective over the summer months.
 
Yep - I have mine done 6 monthly as there is loads of myxi round here. My vet suggests that if it's a low risk area and done annually, it should be done around May, as it's generally thought that the vaccine lasts around 8 months, so this will cover the peak summer and early spring biting insects.
 
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